Paul's Pastry Shop
Known for: Original glazed doughnuts, Bavarian cream and raspberry-lemonade doughnuts, M&M cookies and cinnamon rolls from a drive-thru bakery on South Church Street.
720 S Church St
Burlington, NC 27215
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM; Thursday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM; Friday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
A Burlington institution since the early 1940s (the shop says 1940; Our State reports it began as Phil's Bakery in 1942 and was renamed by Paul Converse Sr. in 1968). Derek and Beth Spencer bought it in 2002; it has since passed to Al and Shirley Cimino.
Independently owned; City of Burlington profiles current owners Al and Shirley Cimino.
Last checked 9/25/2026

